2012 Kenworth T660 recall: latch
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on June 24, 2011. It covers about 72 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 72
- reported
- Jun 24, 2011
- owners notified
- Jul 19, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012 kenworth t660 tractors manufactured between april 18, 2011, and may 20, 2011, equipped with a safety latch attached to the hood strut which is designed to automatically engage when the hood is opened. If the hood strut were to separate, the safety latch may not engage.
- Risk
- A non-operational safety latch may not be detected by an operator and the hood may unexpectedly close, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Kenworth dealers will inspect the hood strut for the specific defective lot code and if the strut is within the lot code, the strut will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1‑425‑468‑7400.
Recall number 11V334000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T660 2012 2012
Questions about recall 11V334000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Kenworth T660 latch?
Yes. Recall 11V334000, reported on June 24, 2011, covers about 72 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V334000?
Kenworth dealers will inspect the hood strut for the specific defective lot code and if the strut is within the lot code, the strut will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1‑425‑468‑7400.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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